Everyone wishes for a smooth sale of their house. Seling a property is an often-challenging experience – and the quicker it can be completed, the better for everyone.
There are many steps which follow an offer on a house being accepted – and there are things you can do to speed up the process of moving house. You may also be wondering: “How long does it take to move house after an offer has been accepted?”.
These are all very common things to worry about – and we have answered everything in-detail in the blog below.
What happens once an offer is accepted?
Once you have accepted an offer on your property, it is usually followed by the same seven steps. These are as follows:
- Take your property off the market
- Appoint solicitors (and make sure your buyer does too)
- Crack on with your mortgage application
- Appoint a surveyor
- Exchange contracts
- Book your removals early
- Complete on your house sale
Some of these steps take longer than others. Taking your property off the market, for example, is simple and quick, whereas finding a specific date to hire a removal company can be challenging if you are operating within a chain.
The quicker you can complete these steps, the less time it will take for you to move house.
What is the average time it takes to move house?
The process of moving house can take anywhere between 10 weeks to 6 months. As we have outlined above, there are many different factors which can influence the speed of your sale – so the speed at which you get these completed will influence the time it takes you to move house.
According to RightMove, it takes 150 days on average to go from a sale being completed to the owners moving out.
How can I speed up the house moving process?
There are many important steps you can take to speed up the process of moving house. Firstly, you should conduct thorough research about the professionals you bring in to help you on your journey. A fast-moving solicitor and/or estate agent can have a monumental impact on the time it takes to move house. In some aspects, the time scale can be at the mercy of their competence – so choose wisely.
Communication is also an essential component of how long it takes to move house. If you are operating within a chain, you need to make sure there is clear communication between everyone in the chain. It is better if you don’t simply assume your solicitor is doing this, and follow-up to be certain.
In some situations, house sellers choose to sell to someone who is not operating within a property chain. This can speed up the process, because it means that you are not waiting for several other people to complete the sale of their homes, before you can move out.
How far in advance should I book a removal company?
You should aim to hire a removal company approximately 4-6 weeks before your moving date. It is important that you only contact the removal company once a date has been confirmed, rather than ‘taking a guess’, as this latter option can create huge amounts of difficulty and frustration.
You should keep in mind that removal companies often get booked up in advance during busy periods. The busiest times are usually during any school holidays (or extended work holiday, such as around Christmas) as these tend to be most convenient for people. You may wish to contact the removal company sooner rather than later if you are moving during these times.
What fees do I pay when I sell my house?
The main fees you will have to pay when selling your house include:
- Mortgage fees
- Estate agent fees
- Solicitors fees
You may also have to pay mortgage withdrawal charges, costs for home improvements, and extra charges from your estate agent.
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